Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer - DHA

Summary

IT Specialist (APPSW), Node-React Full Stack Web Application Developer positions are being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority, open to all U.S. citizens. Selections made will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service. Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority, Veterans Preference and the "Rule of Many" do not apply.

This announcement serves as public notice that applications will be placed into a pool and will remain on file for selection as positions become available. Vacancies may be filled for up to 6 months after the closing date of this announcement. Positions filled with applications from this pool will be placed in roles where AI duties occupy the majority of the work performed.

Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered. Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience, completion of specific training, or relevant certifications.

To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, applicants must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to detail—thorough and conscientious.
• Customer service—works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and meet expectations.
• Oral communication—expresses information effectively, listens and responds appropriately.
• Problem solving—identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and makes recommendations.

Minimum qualifications:

• Grade 12
• GS‑12 level: at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS‑11 level, or equivalent.
• IT‑related experience should include
  • Assisting in developing and maintaining web applications using React.js or Node.js RESTful APIs.
  • Knowledge of SQL or No
    
    SQL databases.
  • Writing clean, maintainable code using version control tools like Git or Bitbucket.
  • Writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging web applications.

PLEASE NOTE:

This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Selective Service:
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, a 1‑year probationary period may be required during which fitness will be evaluated based on performance, conduct, agency needs, and advancement of organizational and governmental goals.

Additional selections may be made for this vacancy up to six months from the closing date of this announcement.